Leland+ for Business Operations & Strategy

How to Start a Career in Strategy & Operations

Breaking into Strategy & Operations roles can feel unclear—titles vary, expectations differ by company, and it’s not always obvious how to position your background. This session is for students and early-career professionals who want to understand how to break into S&O and what hiring teams actually look for. You’ll learn how to translate your experience into relevant skills, build a targeted recruiting strategy, and position yourself for roles across startups, tech companies, and larger organizations.

Positioning Yourself Strategically When Making a Transition

Career transitions into Business Operations require more than transferable skills, they demand clear positioning, strategic storytelling, and an understanding of how BizOps teams actually operate. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to reframe your experience for BizOps roles, identify the signals hiring managers look for, and build a narrative that shows strategic thinking, execution ability, and impact. You’ll leave with practical tools to position yourself confidently and competitively during a career transition.